Thames&Hudson
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This is the ultimate book on the extraordinary life and work of Franco Zeffirelli, produced with the full co-operation of the director and his family. Complete with a DVD, the book has insights by the writers Matthew Gurewitsch, Masolino d'Amico and Giovanni Gavazzeni, the noted film critic Tullio Kezich and the renowned screenwriter Suso Cecchi d'Amico. The photographs trace the arc of Zeffirelli's career in abundant detail, from the spectacular opera productions of "Don Giovanni" and "La Boheme", to such award-winning films as Jesus of Nazareth and Tea with Mussolini.

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PhotoBox presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in a compact paperback format. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many more. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer. PhotoBox is an irresistible and amazingly affordable anthology of photography's greatest stars.

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The Royal Collection contains one of the finest ensembles of pre twentieth century European silver in the world. More than 350 works are catalogued in this volume, the majority being manufactured in France, Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands, with a smaller number of pieces from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An introduction on the history of collecting European silver is followed by catalogue entries on silver objects used for dining; serving and drinking tea, coffee, and chocolate; personal grooming; as well as desk accessories and church plates. Highlights include unusual German kunstkammer, (cabinet of curiosity) objects acquired by George IV, when their collection came into fashion with nobility across Europe in the seventeenth century. A fascinating and beautifully illustrated survey, this is the first study of European silver in the Royal Collection for more than a hundred year, bringing together research and new information on the subject. It will be an invaluable resource for students and collectors alike.